Joseph Calvitt Clarke Jr.

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Joseph Calvitt Clarke, Jr.
Judge of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia
In office
December 20, 1974 – July 31, 1991
Appointed by Gerald Ford
Preceded by Walter Edward Hoffman
Succeeded by Robert E. Payne
Personal details
Born August 9, 1920
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, U.S.
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Virginia Beach, Virginia, U.S.
Education University of Virginia
University of Virginia School of Law

Joseph Calvitt Clarke Jr. (August 9, 1920 – May 6, 2004) was a United States federal judge.

Biography

Early life

Joseph Calvitt Clarke, Jr. was born on August 09, 1920 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.[1] He received a B.S. from the University of Virginia in 1945 and an LL.B. from the University of Virginia School of Law in 1945.[1]

Career

He was in private practice in Richmond, Virginia from 1945 to 1975.[1]

On December 11, 1974, he was nominated by President Gerald Ford to a seat on the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia vacated by Walter E. Hoffman.[1] He was confirmed by the United States Senate on December 19, 1974, and received his commission on December 20, 1974.[1] He assumed senior status on July 31, 1991. He served in that capacity until his death.[1]

Death

He died on May 6, 2004 in Virginia Beach, Virginia.[1]

References

Legal offices
Preceded by Judge of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia
1974–1991
Succeeded by
Robert E. Payne